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‘We’ve had untold support’: how farmers are getting creative with tree-planting Tree-planting can be boosted by teaming up with farmers, but what’s the smartest way to do this? Written in partnership with The National Forest
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As Ireland’s smartphone school ban is approved, the town where it all began Fearing the impact of phone use on their children, one town came up with a solution. Now the Irish government is following suit Education Society Wellbeing
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Giving black women the births they deserve Amid growing interest – and outrage – about racial disparities in childbirth, one mother has made efforts to positively shape her experience Arts Body & Mind Lifestyle Society
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Five enlightening new museums creating a buzz this summer Offering fresh takes on art, youth culture and slavery, among other things, these attractions are becoming instant landmarks Arts Culture Lifestyle World
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We know nature is good for wellbeing – this study digs deeper A new project is investigating how different types of woodland affect wellbeing, and how planting can be tailored as a result Written in partnership with The National Forest
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Spain’s latest weapon against wildfires? Wild horses Horses are the latest line of defence against wildfires in Spain. The animals could bring many other benefits besides Conservation Environment World
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